STRUCTURAL STEEL-ESTIMATION ENGINEER

• Prepare pricing estimates, including developing a takeoff of all material and labor required for the project. This takeoff will be combined with outside vendor pricing to produce a complete project cost estimate

• Prepare detailed estimates, proposals and furnish complete notes, conditions, exclusions, inclusions, assumptions and deviations as per the client requirements.

• Superior proficiency in estimation preparation techniques.

• Work with outside vendors to request and receive project-specific pricing to meet firm deadlines

• Checking contract documents, RFI's, specifications, etc. to ensure drawings are accurate

• Adhere to applicable building codes and company design standards

• Coordinate with operations and outside vendors on how the job is to be built in both our shop and in the field

• Coordinate with the customer to help ensure we are providing a complete package with a thorough understanding of the project schedule and project-specific requirements

• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction

• Job duties include reviewing blueprints from the architects or civil engineers; making estimates about the quantity, safety needs, and costs of the steel; and reporting to lead managers

• Maintain and update estimating statistics, methods and data, providing a comprehensive and reliable source of information.

Requirements

• Minimum bachelors level degree in Construction Management, Structural / Civil Engineering is preferred

• 5+ years in the structural steel construction industry, preferably Design/Build and/or industrial and commercial construction

• 3+ years of estimating / cost estimating management experience in GCC same field

• Position requires long durations committed to independent reading and computation. Strong concentration skills are necessary

• Basic understanding of structural steel fabrication and erection practices including knowledge of structural shapes and general industry terminology

• Ability to read and interpret construction documents including design drawings and specification documents. Ability to understand the construction codes as per requirement and standards.

• Experience with Tekla/CAD is preferred

• Microsoft software applications including MS Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Emphasis on the ability to manipulate Excel spreadsheets.

• Excellent math, geometry skills, reading, writing, and communication skills with diverse audiences

• Highly organized and efficient time management

• Friendly personality and willing to work as part of a team

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to read and interpret technical and legal documents

• Ability to manage multiple tasks while meeting stringent deadlines

• Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to focus on given tasks